Head of Care - Part Time

Permanent Part time The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role. - 22.5hrs per week Rugby - hybrid with ability to travel £55k FTE - £33k pro rata Our client, an established charity, is looking for a Head of Care / Lead Nurse to join their team on a part time basis. Please note the successful candidate must be willing to travel abroad each Easter for 2 weeks. This is a great opportunity for a Grade 8 Nurse with significant management experience to support all care elements for the charity and ensure they are delivered safely and to the highest standard. The key responsibilities: Strategic Clinical Leadership - set the strategic direction for care and clinical practice and provide expert clinical advice Volunteer nurse recruitment - lead the recruitment, selection and deployment of volunteer nurses, ensuring they meet professional requirements, establishing systems for appraisal and building an engaged nursing workforce Quality assurance and continuous improvement - Design and lead a clinical governance and quality assurance framework, drive continuous improvement and ensuring practice aligns with national standards Governance and compliance - Ensure compliance with UK charity law and safeguarding regulations and maintaining risk registers Operational Clinical Excellence - Provide senior clinical oversight for all activities involving care provision, act as clinical escalation point Audit, Legal, Regulatory and Compliance Leadership - Lead or oversee clinical audits and assurance processes, maintain oversight of documentation Finance and resource management - Work with the Finance function and operational colleagues to manage budgets, financial planning, and reporting Organisational Wellbeing and Workforce Support - Provide strategic leadership for staff and volunteer wellbeing, support individuals and teams following incidents and champion DEI Professional accountability - Practice in accordance with the NMC Code and maintain professional registration The skills